Walt Whitman: A Complete Life from Beginning to the End

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History Hub presents a complete biography of Walt Whitman from start to end, whose remarkable story inspires us even today.

Today, Walt Whitman is considered one of America’s greatest poets. Known as the “father of free verse,” many poets have sought to emulate his style. Yet, Whitman was not always regarded so highly. In fact, when he first began writing his most celebrated work, Leaves of Grass, he faced a serious backlash, and the book was eventually banned in certain parts of America.

Walt Whitman was born on the cusp of 1820 to a family who had no money and very few prospects. Yet, Whitman did not let his humble beginning deter him. He worked his way up from a printer’s assistant to one of the greatest poets that Americans, and the world, have ever known. His story is not without its hardships, but then again, are any stories worth telling without them? 

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Discover in this short yet concise biography the remarkable story of a life who impacted future generations. This book also contains 30 questions for an in-depth discussion into the life of Walt Whitman.

Gather tasteful nuggets from major turn of events:

• A background into the family of upbringing
• Education, mentors, and surroundings that shaped the worldview
• Major hurdles faced in life and obstacles overcome
• The person behind the fame seen through intimate moments

With the help of this concise biography, readers can focus on the timeline of important events for an overview of a life in a glance! Packed with interesting tidbits and trivia, this book will guide readers into a basic introduction a remarkable life whose story may have lasting effects.

History lovers will love this book as it helps them to:

• Learn from the major turn of events and its lessons
• Grasp an overview of a complete life
• Understand the context related to the backdrop of world situation and events
• Decide whether continued learning is desired
• Connect with the person behind the fame through intimate moments shared

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• Language: English
• Publisher: Ched
• Release date: May 1, 2023
• ISBN: 9791222401713

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The Biography

Walt Whitman

A Complete Life from Beginning to the End

History Hub

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Chapter One: Introduction

Chapter Two: Birth & Early Childhood

Chapter Three: Teenage and Adolescence

Chapter Four: High peak of career or fame

Chapter Five: The person behind the fame

Chapter Six: Difficulties in Life

Chapter Seven: The Works

Chapter Eight: Lessons to learn from

Chapter Nine: Conclusion

Chapter Ten: Interesting Facts

Chapter Eleven: Discussion Question

Chapter Twelve: Quiz Question

Bibliography

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CHAPTER ONE

Introduction

" Afoot and light-hearted, I take to the open road

Healthy, free, the world before me..."

— Song of the Open Road by Walt Whitman

Many believe Walt Whitman to be America's greatest poet as well as one of the most influential writers of the 19th century. During his lifetime, he wrote a great masterpiece of American literature, Leaves of Grass. Whitman revised Leaves of Grass for decades, adding and removing poems over the years.

Whitman was a multi-talented individual who contributed to the press as a journalist and volunteered in war hospitals. All of these experiences contributed to his unique perspective, which comes through in his poetry.

Whitman was born in 1819 to a large family in Long Island. Due to his family's financial problems, Whitman quit formal schooling at the